Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tips to recognize and avoid scams

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams Apple shares tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages. support.apple.com/en-ca/102568 Social engineering is a type of targeted attack that relies on impersonation,... More

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Action Required: Update to ENS Notification Desktop Platform for Mac Users

Carleton’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) provider will be upgrading the service for MacOS desktop clients. Previous versions will be retired as of Sept. 5 and MacOS desktop client users will be required to upgrade to version 6.6 or greater. The newest version is now available on the Emergency Notification System website for download.... More

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

IOS 16.3.1, MacOS 13.2.1 released : Update your iPhone, iPad, Mac

If you only do two things to secure your Apple device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! How? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 13 Feb 2023: IPHONE:  iOS 16.3.1... More

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

IOS/iPadOS 16.3, MacOS 13.2 released : Secure your iPhone, iPad, Mac

If you can do just two things to secure your device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! How? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 23 Jan 2023: IPHONE:  iOS... More

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Tip: Secure your iPad, iPhone, Mac. Keep your OS up to date

If you can do just two things to secure your device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! What to do? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 14 Dec 2022... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

iOS 16 adds built-in Photo cut out feature!

iOS 16 can instantly remove the background from any image. Just long-press on the figure in your photo you wish to cut-out, and then paste into your favourite graphics progam (including PowerPoint, Word, etc.). For details see: Remove background from photos or videos https://youtu.be/H6zP_xZvOWU... More

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Set up Medical ID on your iPhone

It's been seven years since Apple introduced the Medical ID feature on iPhones. Haven't set it up? Here's how you do it –– and why you should. Why: Medical ID helps first responders access your critical medical information from the Lock screen, without needing your passcode. They can see information like allergies and medical conditions as... More

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Share your iPhone/iPad screen

Share your iPhone or iPad screen to your Mac, and from there to anyone using MS Teams or Zoom meetings. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac using its USB cable. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac. Select QuickTime Player's File in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Select the menu item New... More

Thursday, February 4, 2021

How to reset your Mac before selling or donating

Upgrading to a new Mac? To protect your privacy when you sell or give away your old one, first erase your personal information and files. Even if you trust the person receiving your old Mac, there's the risk of a later malware infection recovering your personal details. Fortunately before you sell checklists are readily... More

Friday, January 31, 2020

How to get your Mac computer to read text aloud

You don't have to download any third-party apps or additional software to read text aloud on your Mac. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen Select "System Preferences..." Click "Accessibility" Select "Speech" in the left sidebar Tick the box next to "Speak selected text when the key is pressed." The... More

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

iPhone Tip: Check your warranty coverage online

On your iPhone/iPad: Settings > General > About > Serial Number Enter the Serial Number: selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do References: support.apple.com/en-us/ht4061 Find the serial number for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch PS. This works for Macs too. You'll find the serial number here: Apple > About this Mac or You... More

Monday, February 3, 2014

Selling your iPad/iPhone? Wipe it first…

"I'm selling my old iPhone… or I want to give my old iPad to another member of the family, and want them to create their own Apple ID and to be independent of my apps etc."   No problem. Just restore your old iPad/iPhone to factory settings first: support.apple.com/kb/ph2702 iCloud: Remove your device from Find... More

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

iOS 6.1.2 addresses Exchange bug

iOS 6.1.2 addresses a bug that can cause excessive communication with the calendar component of Exchange, if you have Outlook/Exchange mail & calendar configured on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. To apply iOS update 6.1.2, on your iOS device: Make sure it is plugged in (or has a full charge) Select:  Settings app... More

Friday, February 8, 2013

Healthy Smartphone Apps Workshop (Jan 31 2013)

On January 31 2013, the iTeam volunteers were delighted to be invited by Carleton's Healthy Workplace department to present a workshop on smartphone and tablet “apps” that can help you organize and meet your health and wellness goals for the New Year! Here is a list of Apps we presented. Categories 1. Workout Programs and... More

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Minutes: iPad Intermediate – iCloud (Jan 30 2013)

What is iCloud? • a free service • description: apple.com/icloud • components: apple.com/icloud/features We demo 3 of iCloud's features today: 1. Find iPhone      - go to icloud.com from any computer, browser in the world, sign-in with iCloud account, locate/ping my iPad, iPhone 2. Notes App on iPad      - make a note on... More

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

iPad/iPhone Tip: Import video to your PC or Mac

The built-in Camera app on your iPhone or iPad can record pics—it can record video complete with sound. But how do you import your video to your PC or Mac? Just connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using its USB cable. If you're on a Mac, use iPhoto to import the videos... More

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Tip: Send a caller to voicemail with a button press

When you receive a call on your iPhone, double-tapping the Power On button will send the call to voicemail. A single tap on the Power On button will mute the iPhone and let the call ring out. While the latest iOS lets you do this from the screen, this tip allows you to send... More

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Tip: Using special characters in your Tweets & Email

Emoticons and other special characters are fun ways to enliven email and tweets. You may ♡ New York. Or want to attract ☞ attention ☜. But to avoid your tweets being received like this: …you need to ensure that you are using Unicode, a cross-platform standard for encoding special characters and symbols. On your iOS device... More

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Tip: Use Voice Dictation on your iPad or iPhone

iOS has built-in Voice Dictation. This feature is available on the iPad 3 or newer, including the iPad Mini, as well as on  the iPhone 4S and newer iPhone 5. You must perform a one-time activation of the Dictation feature, viz: Settings > General > Dictation ON Thereafter, in any app that puts up... More

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Tip: Manage magazine subscriptions on your iPad

Bought a magazine on your iPad and reading it in the iOS Newsstand app? Newsstand subscriptions auto-renew unless you override this. In iOS 6, open the App Store app, log in with your Apple ID, go to Account Settings and select Manage Subscriptions. Details: How to manage magazine subscriptions in iOS, Patrick Jordan, ipadinsight.com, Dec 3... More

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Tip: Google Maps for iOS 6 now available

Upgraded to iOS 6, and love the turn-by-turn driving directions in the new Maps app, but miss Google Maps? Been holding off on iOS 6 because Google Maps was no longer included? No problem, Google Maps for iOS 6 is now (Dec 13 2012) a free download in the App Store! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 More... More

Thursday, December 6, 2012

iTeam facilitates Healthy Workplace Smartphone Workshop

The iTeam volunteers were delighted to be invited by Carleton's Healthy Workplace to facilitate their December 6th Workshop on smartphones and tablets. The workshop featured experts from Rogers and Microsoft, who demonstrated a range of smartphones and tablets for employees pondering purchases for family or themselves.... More

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Tip: Apple’s Lightning to VGA Adapter

For the new iPad 4, iPhone 5 with the Lightning Adapter. Apple Lightning to VGA connector, Jeremy Horwitz, iLounge.com, Dec 5 2012 (Photo credit: iLounge.com) More... More

Monday, December 3, 2012

Tip: Rugged case for iPad Mini by Griffin

Griffin Technology's Survivor case for iPad Mini, ~$60 ilounge.com/griffin-survivor-for-ipad-mini Nov 28 2012 griffintechnology.com (credit: iLounge.com) More... More

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Minutes: iPad Intermediate – W-drives (Nov 28 2012)

You may already be using a departmental shared drive from your office PC (or Mac). This month come learn how to access that W-Drive from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, as well! • FileBrowser   SMB (aka W-Drive) client for iPhone and iPad • VPN setup for Carleton (required for off-campus access to W-drives) •... More

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Minutes: iPad for Beginners Series – 3 (Nov 22 2012)

iPad for Beginners 3 - Minute from November 22 2012 Find my iPad/iPhone… You can remotely locate your device as long as you set up iCloud first! Turn on iCloud: Settings > iCloud > <sign-in> Can use either your iTunes store account or, if you one, an iCloud account Go to any browser: iCloud.com... More

Monday, November 19, 2012

Open Question: In Calendar app, Availability of Invitees?

I have my iPhone/iPad configured for Carleton's Staff/Faculty Exchange 2007 email system (@cunet.carleton.ca), and I can see and create Exchange calendar meetings. Q. When I create a meeting, can I also check Availability of the invitees? A. Not aware of anyway to do this from the iOS Calendar app. Anyone?   Keywords: Calendar app, Exchange... More

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tip: Hands on with Apple’s Lightning Adapters

After 10 years with the same 30-pin connector on every iPod, iPhone and iPad, Apple has introduced a new smaller connector, dubbed the Lightning connector, on its new iPhone 5, iPad 4, and iPad mini. Hands on with Apple’s Lightning to 30-pin Adapters, Dan Frakes, Macworld.com, Oct 17 2012 Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter, Jeremy... More

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tip: How to configure ‘Find Your iPad’

Find A Lost or Missing iPad: How to Set Up & Use Find My iPad in iCloud, by Andy Brovey, ipadacademy.com, Aug 2012... More

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

iTeam visits Library Staff’s Fun Day – August 29

The iTeam volunteers were pleased to accept an invitation to present to MacOdrum library staff, on using iPads/iPhones/iPod Touches for fun activities (as opposed to our normal work-related apps). Here's a list of apps we demo'd …From reading your favourite books, magazines or newspapers to checking out the menus of your neighborhood... More

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